Category: Cookies & Bars

A year or so ago, I discovered a fabulous recipe for molasses bars from Jen’s Favorite Cookies. I absolutely love anything with molasses in it, and the addition of chocolate and cinnamon chips made it even better. Of course, not everyone I know loves molasses as much as me, so I decided to play with Read More …

I made some fabulous pecan bars for a party on the 4th. One of the things I love about this recipe is it’s like having pecan pie, but doesn’t require as much effort to make or eat. I found this recipe in my Taste of Home baking book and wanted to share it with you. Read More …

I love thumbprint cookies, and these Poppy Seed Thumbprints are just special enough to make a great treat for Valentine’s Day. To make them extra special, roll your cookies in sugar before baking. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tablespoon orange liqueur like Grand Mariner, or if you prefer Read More …

I originally found this recipe in the 2012 Land O Lakes holiday cookies publication. One reason I love this publication is that it has great tips, like what to do when you want to make spritz cookies and don’t have a cookie press. Did you know you could use an icing bag with a large Read More …

This year I’ve decided to try several new recipes, for the holiday season. I’ve made Red Velvet Fudge – which is amazing, even if it turned out a little dry. It was totally the fault of my cooking thermometer though… I think I totally need a new one. I made some Subway style chocolate chip Read More …

This recipe for a lemon cookie is great dipped in dark chocolate, or served by itself. And, because the recipe uses pudding mix for flavoring, you can easily make other flavors. If you make them small like the recipe calls for, you will get 4 dozen, but I usually end up with a little less Read More …

This is the recipe for the “healthy” cookies I made for my sister Kayla’s bridal shower. Everyone seemed to like them well enough. Even with the cake, chocolate chunk cookies, and sugar cookies, I didn’t have many left. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon Read More …